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Easy Loaded Potato Soup

A rich and creamy loaded potato soup made with tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, and savory turkey bacon. Perfect comfort food for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large Russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 small Yellow onion diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 4 cups Chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 slices Turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Chives or green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Potato Masher or Immersion Blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 1 minute to form a roux.
  3. Slowly whisk in the broth, then add the milk and cream until smooth.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Mash or partially blend the soup to your desired consistency, leaving some potato chunks.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Serve hot topped with turkey bacon and chopped chives.

Notes

For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with extra milk. For vegetarian, use vegetable broth and sautéed mushrooms instead of turkey bacon.